Senior Fab Operator

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Fab Operations Technician/Clean Room Technician to operate machines in a cleanroom, load and unload wafer production equipment, and perform quality inspections.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Prior semiconductor experience is a plus; safety and gowning procedures are emphasized, with strong teamwork and timely shift handovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MS Office experience (Word/Excel) expected.
• Willingness to learn and grow in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machines in a cleanroom environment.
• Load and unload wafer production machines.
• Follow detailed procedures to ensure correct processes.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products.
• Maintain proper gowning procedures and safety standards.
• Support crisp shift handovers and teamwork.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn and grow

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

In this role, you will serve as a Fab Operations Technician/Clean Room Technician producing high-quality products for our customers.

Shift:A Shift: Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:55 am to 7:10pm.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Operate assigned machines in a cleanroom environment.
• Load and unload wafer production machines (microchips).
• Follow detailed instructions to ensure correct procedures are completed.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset.
• Ensure proper gowning procedures and safety standards are being followed at all times in the area.
• Maintain and communicate in a positive attitude.
• Be punctual to ensure crisp pass downs between shifts.
• The job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• The willingness and desire to learn and grow.
• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Previous semiconductor industry or manufacturing experience always a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee will be required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses).